November 2003 Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA


For metropolitan area definitions used by the OES survey, see the MSA definitions page.

These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors in the Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA, a primary metropolitan statistical area that includes parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. These and other data elements, including the 10th, 25th, 75th, and 90th percentile wages are available in the downloadable Excel files (XLS).

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SOC Major Groups in the Lawrence, MA-NH PMSA:

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All Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
00-0000 All Occupations 154,980 $15.48 $19.40 $40,350 1.5 %
 
Management Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
11-0000 Management Occupations 9,380 $38.49 $44.11 $91,740 1.7 %
  11-1011 Chief Executives 870 (5) $72.46 $150,720 4.3 %
  11-1021 General and Operations Managers 2,380 $38.20 $44.66 $92,890 2.5 %
  11-2011 Advertising and Promotions Managers 70 $32.68 $37.14 $77,250 8.1 %
  11-2021 Marketing Managers 360 $46.46 $49.16 $102,250 4.0 %
  11-2022 Sales Managers 490 $46.05 $49.20 $102,330 3.5 %
  11-2031 Public Relations Managers 40 $33.77 $34.40 $71,560 4.6 %
  11-3011 Administrative Services Managers 350 $29.21 $30.88 $64,220 2.9 %
  11-3021 Computer and Information Systems Managers 440 $48.01 $49.88 $103,740 2.7 %
  11-3031 Financial Managers 900 $36.89 $41.32 $85,940 4.1 %
  11-3040 Human Resources Managers 220 $34.37 $37.86 $78,750 3.7 %
  11-3051 Industrial Production Managers 390 $37.56 $39.74 $82,650 3.3 %
  11-3061 Purchasing Managers 170 $33.35 $35.36 $73,540 3.4 %
  11-3071 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 150 $37.44 $36.73 $76,410 2.7 %
  11-9021 Construction Managers 180 $35.76 $40.01 $83,230 5.4 %
  11-9031 Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program 170 $22.19 $24.16 $50,240 10.0 %
  11-9041 Engineering Managers 420 $56.56 $57.39 $119,360 2.3 %
  11-9051 Food Service Managers 240 $17.39 $19.88 $41,340 4.1 %
  11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 170 $32.59 $34.71 $72,190 3.9 %
  11-9121 Natural Sciences Managers 70 $59.58 $62.97 $130,980 5.2 %
  11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 200 $26.74 $36.60 $76,120 25.5 %
  11-9151 Social and Community Service Managers 140 $21.23 $21.97 $45,690 3.3 %
 
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations 5,470 $25.01 $28.37 $59,010 2.3 %
  13-1022 Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products 180 $25.89 $30.59 $63,630 8.3 %
  13-1023 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 450 $23.46 $24.77 $51,530 2.9 %
  13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (7) $23.59 $24.97 $51,940 2.9 %
  13-1041 Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation 110 $26.85 $28.98 $60,290 7.4 %
  13-1051 Cost Estimators 170 $25.04 $25.48 $53,000 4.2 %
  13-1071 Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists 180 $20.84 $22.67 $47,150 6.6 %
  13-1072 Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 70 $22.73 $24.23 $50,400 4.2 %
  13-1073 Training and Development Specialists 150 $26.35 $29.80 $61,990 10.8 %
  13-1111 Management Analysts 710 $33.77 $38.60 $80,290 6.7 %
  13-1121 Meeting and Convention Planners 40 $20.86 $22.15 $46,070 6.0 %
  13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 990 $26.01 $28.34 $58,950 2.5 %
  13-2021 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 40 $26.06 $28.32 $58,900 6.0 %
  13-2031 Budget Analysts 70 $30.40 $29.80 $61,980 3.2 %
  13-2041 Credit Analysts 90 $21.72 $21.98 $45,720 3.7 %
  13-2051 Financial Analysts 200 $30.88 $32.01 $66,580 2.6 %
  13-2052 Personal Financial Advisors 100 $25.70 $34.72 $72,230 25.5 %
  13-2072 Loan Officers 220 $32.68 $40.97 $85,220 9.9 %
  13-2081 Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 300 $17.78 $17.74 $36,900 2.2 %
  13-2082 Tax Preparers (7) $19.34 $18.16 $37,780 3.9 %
 
Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Science Occupations 4,210 $33.02 $34.31 $71,370 2.4 %
  15-1021 Computer Programmers 350 $34.05 $35.43 $73,690 3.8 %
  15-1031 Computer Software Engineers, Applications 650 $39.94 $39.95 $83,090 3.5 %
  15-1032 Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software 1,060 $40.48 $40.86 $84,980 4.8 %
  15-1041 Computer Support Specialists 840 $25.19 $26.53 $55,190 4.8 %
  15-1051 Computer Systems Analysts 450 $32.10 $33.29 $69,230 1.8 %
  15-1061 Database Administrators 120 $22.44 $26.47 $55,060 4.3 %
  15-1071 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 300 $29.88 $29.64 $61,660 1.6 %
  15-1081 Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts 240 $26.24 $27.95 $58,130 4.2 %
 
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations 4,760 $29.30 $32.36 $67,300 3.9 %
  17-1011 Architects, Except Landscape and Naval 40 $26.87 $29.43 $61,210 11.1 %
  17-1022 Surveyors 100 $17.45 $18.91 $39,330 6.5 %
  17-2041 Chemical Engineers 40 $35.34 $37.47 $77,930 7.5 %
  17-2051 Civil Engineers 70 $32.67 $35.53 $73,910 5.2 %
  17-2061 Computer Hardware Engineers 500 $43.75 $51.62 $107,370 10.6 %
  17-2071 Electrical Engineers 790 $29.90 $32.47 $67,540 6.1 %
  17-2072 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 170 $37.34 $36.63 $76,190 4.0 %
  17-2081 Environmental Engineers (7) $23.15 $26.75 $55,630 9.2 %
  17-2111 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 30 $33.01 $36.47 $75,860 6.2 %
  17-2112 Industrial Engineers 980 $34.74 $35.65 $74,160 2.3 %
  17-2131 Materials Engineers 30 $36.77 $34.70 $72,180 7.9 %
  17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 340 $32.19 $33.26 $69,190 4.1 %
  17-3011 Architectural and Civil Drafters 70 $18.29 $18.15 $37,740 5.7 %
  17-3012 Electrical and Electronics Drafters 100 $19.62 $19.85 $41,290 2.6 %
  17-3013 Mechanical Drafters 130 $22.97 $22.54 $46,880 2.2 %
  17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians 430 $22.07 $22.00 $45,750 2.7 %
  17-3024 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 100 $19.35 $19.62 $40,810 2.9 %
  17-3026 Industrial Engineering Technicians 140 $22.39 $24.34 $50,630 7.6 %
  17-3027 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 140 $22.13 $22.37 $46,540 2.3 %
  17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 50 $14.25 $15.45 $32,130 7.0 %
 
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations 1,450 $26.43 $30.49 $63,410 4.4 %
  19-1022 Microbiologists 50 $24.41 $25.14 $52,290 7.9 %
  19-2031 Chemists 200 $29.54 $33.52 $69,730 4.5 %
  19-3031 Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 300 $21.01 $21.96 $45,690 8.5 %
  19-4031 Chemical Technicians 80 $20.75 $21.69 $45,120 9.0 %
 
Community and Social Services Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations 2,360 $18.51 $19.33 $40,200 4.3 %
  21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors 60 $19.69 $21.74 $45,210 9.2 %
  21-1012 Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors 250 $23.97 $23.70 $49,300 1.5 %
  21-1014 Mental Health Counselors 150 $17.03 $17.61 $36,620 5.7 %
  21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors 90 $20.33 $20.87 $43,400 4.8 %
  21-1022 Medical and Public Health Social Workers 250 $17.61 $18.72 $38,930 3.6 %
  21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 190 $17.47 $18.77 $39,050 6.7 %
  21-1091 Health Educators (7) $14.98 $15.42 $32,070 8.7 %
  21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 630 $11.73 $13.53 $28,150 6.0 %
 
Legal Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
23-0000 Legal Occupations 870 $20.69 $28.29 $58,840 10.5 %
  23-1011 Lawyers 190 $55.86 $58.57 $121,830 9.8 %
  23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants (7) $14.96 $16.00 $33,270 4.8 %
 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations 11,720 $17.53 $17.95 $37,330 2.9 %
  25-1194 Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (7) $18.56 $18.26 $37,980 3.4 %
  25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 800 $11.18 $11.68 $24,300 2.8 %
  25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 190 (4) (4) $40,360 3.8 %
  25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 2,390 (4) (4) $45,200 2.1 %
  25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,210 (4) (4) $45,170 2.7 %
  25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 1,260 (4) (4) $48,130 1.4 %
  25-2041 Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, and Elementary School 510 (4) (4) $45,470 2.4 %
  25-2042 Special Education Teachers, Middle School 200 (4) (4) $45,780 1.7 %
  25-2043 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 150 (4) (4) $45,490 3.5 %
  25-3011 Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and Ged Teachers and Instructors 190 $13.94 $15.76 $32,770 6.3 %
  25-4021 Librarians 220 $22.28 $22.57 $46,950 2.0 %
  25-4031 Library Technicians 160 $11.74 $12.82 $26,670 5.2 %
  25-9031 Instructional Coordinators 160 $23.50 $23.86 $49,630 3.9 %
  25-9041 Teacher Assistants 3,010 (4) (4) $20,470 2.9 %
 
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations 1,220 $18.02 $19.98 $41,560 3.3 %
  27-1014 Multi-Media Artists and Animators 60 $22.02 $23.74 $49,380 6.5 %
  27-1021 Commercial and Industrial Designers 40 $24.63 $25.02 $52,040 5.2 %
  27-1023 Floral Designers 100 $9.78 $10.87 $22,620 13.4 %
  27-1024 Graphic Designers 160 $19.45 $19.90 $41,390 5.1 %
  27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 60 $12.08 $12.71 $26,430 3.9 %
  27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 100 (4) (4) $29,320 10.2 %
  27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 110 $22.17 $26.37 $54,850 6.8 %
  27-3041 Editors 50 $21.97 $21.67 $45,070 3.9 %
  27-3042 Technical Writers 80 $26.05 $28.39 $59,040 4.7 %
  27-3043 Writers and Authors 30 $22.79 $22.49 $46,770 12.5 %
  27-4011 Audio and Video Equipment Technicians 30 $23.64 $23.05 $47,950 4.1 %
  27-4021 Photographers 40 $16.17 $19.11 $39,760 13.2 %
 
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
29-0000 Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations 8,090 $25.19 $30.15 $62,710 6.9 %
  29-1020 Dentists 140 (5) $76.28 $158,660 11.0 %
  29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists 40 $22.11 $21.84 $45,420 2.9 %
  29-1051 Pharmacists 230 $38.82 $37.78 $78,590 2.0 %
  29-1062 Family and General Practitioners (7) (5) $77.26 $160,700 8.0 %
  29-1063 Internists, General 50 $68.49 $75.58 $157,210 9.6 %
  29-1067 Surgeons (7) (5) $85.55 $177,950 10.5 %
  29-1111 Registered Nurses 2,900 $25.65 $25.84 $53,740 2.9 %
  29-1122 Occupational Therapists 230 $22.72 $22.22 $46,230 3.9 %
  29-1123 Physical Therapists 230 $26.52 $26.36 $54,830 3.5 %
  29-1125 Recreational Therapists 60 $13.12 $14.16 $29,460 4.6 %
  29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 60 $21.53 $21.69 $45,120 2.2 %
  29-1127 Speech-Language Pathologists 170 $23.63 $24.14 $50,200 2.8 %
  29-1131 Veterinarians 90 $39.02 $39.85 $82,890 4.6 %
  29-2011 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 130 $24.65 $25.09 $52,200 3.9 %
  29-2012 Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 110 $15.70 $16.21 $33,730 2.7 %
  29-2021 Dental Hygienists 320 $29.90 $29.09 $60,510 3.5 %
  29-2031 Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (7) $21.47 $21.25 $44,210 9.7 %
  29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 70 $31.48 $31.10 $64,690 7.3 %
  29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 200 $24.59 $26.53 $55,190 6.5 %
  29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 230 $15.03 $14.68 $30,540 3.1 %
  29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 270 $10.54 $11.01 $22,890 3.0 %
  29-2055 Surgical Technologists 70 $18.78 $18.49 $38,450 4.9 %
  29-2056 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 100 $13.67 $14.17 $29,480 4.5 %
  29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 950 $21.39 $21.88 $45,520 3.8 %
  29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 160 $13.41 $13.87 $28,850 2.8 %
  29-2081 Opticians, Dispensing 50 $16.66 $17.04 $35,440 7.4 %
  29-9010 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians 60 $20.47 $22.22 $46,210 7.0 %
 
Healthcare Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations 3,820 $12.14 $12.53 $26,060 1.8 %
  31-1011 Home Health Aides 530 $9.93 $10.01 $20,810 2.1 %
  31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 1,960 $12.13 $12.20 $25,380 1.6 %
  31-2011 Occupational Therapist Assistants 40 $17.66 $18.27 $38,000 2.7 %
  31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants (7) $18.44 $18.31 $38,080 2.3 %
  31-9011 Massage Therapists (7) $14.28 $16.02 $33,330 9.9 %
  31-9091 Dental Assistants 340 $16.42 $15.99 $33,260 7.1 %
  31-9092 Medical Assistants 320 $13.35 $13.91 $28,920 2.5 %
  31-9093 Medical Equipment Preparers 40 $12.09 $12.13 $25,220 3.3 %
  31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists 100 $13.77 $14.71 $30,590 5.7 %
  31-9095 Pharmacy Aides 110 $8.18 $8.42 $17,510 2.5 %
  31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers 50 $9.74 $9.97 $20,740 5.4 %
 
Protective Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations 2,580 $16.51 $16.69 $34,710 4.4 %
  33-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives 150 $26.10 $27.96 $58,160 3.8 %
  33-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers 170 $23.57 $24.42 $50,790 2.6 %
  33-2011 Fire Fighters 500 $18.98 $18.53 $38,550 2.9 %
  33-3051 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 610 $19.46 $20.04 $41,690 2.4 %
  33-9032 Security Guards 690 $10.47 $11.46 $23,830 3.7 %
  33-9091 Crossing Guards 100 $9.13 $9.16 $19,060 2.3 %
 
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 11,670 $8.54 $9.38 $19,510 1.4 %
  35-1011 Chefs and Head Cooks 140 $14.28 $15.89 $33,060 5.3 %
  35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 350 $8.40 $8.81 $18,330 7.5 %
  35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 340 $10.80 $11.57 $24,060 2.8 %
  35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 650 $10.62 $11.01 $22,900 3.4 %
  35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 480 $8.57 $8.59 $17,880 4.7 %
  35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 1,280 $9.28 $9.54 $19,840 1.7 %
  35-3011 Bartenders 630 $8.48 $9.70 $20,180 5.2 %
  35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food 2,200 $7.89 $8.06 $16,760 1.7 %
  35-3022 Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop 1,210 $8.17 $8.50 $17,670 2.4 %
  35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 2,080 $8.49 $9.30 $19,340 2.9 %
  35-3041 Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 690 $8.30 $9.24 $19,220 9.3 %
  35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 340 $7.75 $7.88 $16,380 2.9 %
  35-9021 Dishwashers 550 $8.23 $8.70 $18,090 4.4 %
  35-9031 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 240 $9.39 $10.46 $21,750 5.5 %
 
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations 4,510 $11.13 $11.96 $24,870 1.7 %
  37-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers 210 $16.69 $17.06 $35,490 5.0 %
  37-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers 220 $13.53 $16.07 $33,430 8.4 %
  37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,410 $10.90 $11.60 $24,120 2.2 %
  37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 550 $9.09 $9.42 $19,590 2.4 %
  37-2021 Pest Control Workers (7) $15.90 $15.73 $32,710 8.5 %
  37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,030 $11.74 $12.23 $25,430 3.1 %
 
Personal Care and Service Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations 3,500 $10.13 $11.37 $23,650 2.3 %
  39-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers 110 $15.80 $16.81 $34,970 3.6 %
  39-2021 Nonfarm Animal Caretakers 180 $8.96 $9.69 $20,160 3.4 %
  39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers (7) $7.24 $7.32 $15,230 3.1 %
  39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 190 $7.50 $7.40 $15,400 4.3 %
  39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 700 $12.33 $13.27 $27,600 6.2 %
  39-5094 Skin Care Specialists 40 $10.10 $10.44 $21,710 5.2 %
  39-9011 Child Care Workers 620 $9.80 $10.11 $21,030 4.1 %
  39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides 480 $10.01 $9.84 $20,460 1.8 %
  39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 470 $10.89 $13.85 $28,810 6.5 %
  39-9032 Recreation Workers 400 $10.33 $11.17 $23,240 4.5 %
 
Sales and Related Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations 17,360 $10.61 $15.98 $33,240 2.7 %
  41-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers 1,290 $15.83 $17.25 $35,870 3.0 %
  41-1012 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Non-Retail Sales Workers 430 $32.74 $36.25 $75,390 4.8 %
  41-2011 Cashiers 4,940 $8.52 $8.85 $18,400 1.5 %
  41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 440 $8.30 $9.84 $20,470 4.3 %
  41-2022 Parts Salespersons 200 $11.69 $13.49 $28,050 6.2 %
  41-2031 Retail Salespersons 5,540 $9.32 $11.41 $23,720 2.6 %
  41-3011 Advertising Sales Agents 90 $16.52 $17.77 $36,970 6.1 %
  41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 180 $29.24 $30.66 $63,780 10.1 %
  41-3041 Travel Agents 110 $13.27 $16.73 $34,790 12.8 %
  41-4011 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 1,040 $32.06 $37.31 $77,610 6.6 %
  41-4012 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,620 $24.53 $29.44 $61,230 5.4 %
  41-9011 Demonstrators and Product Promoters 250 $10.07 $10.83 $22,530 6.2 %
  41-9031 Sales Engineers 190 $37.43 $37.31 $77,600 2.8 %
  41-9041 Telemarketers 290 $12.55 $13.69 $28,480 6.9 %
 
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations 27,010 $14.28 $15.29 $31,800 1.4 %
  43-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,770 $19.34 $21.06 $43,810 2.7 %
  43-2011 Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service 190 $11.61 $11.53 $23,980 2.2 %
  43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 560 $15.75 $16.08 $33,450 1.5 %
  43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators 660 $14.92 $15.04 $31,290 2.6 %
  43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,630 $15.30 $15.49 $32,220 1.6 %
  43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 280 $16.19 $16.12 $33,520 2.4 %
  43-3061 Procurement Clerks 50 $15.73 $15.92 $33,110 3.0 %
  43-3071 Tellers 500 $10.89 $11.28 $23,450 3.1 %
  43-4021 Correspondence Clerks 60 $16.02 $14.92 $31,040 2.1 %
  43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 30 $17.08 $17.38 $36,150 2.3 %
  43-4041 Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks 90 $12.99 $13.01 $27,050 4.8 %
  43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 2,320 $18.26 $18.27 $38,000 5.1 %
  43-4071 File Clerks 290 $11.22 $11.85 $24,650 2.7 %
  43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 70 $10.24 $10.37 $21,560 2.3 %
  43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 150 $12.85 $13.50 $28,090 2.7 %
  43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 280 $10.68 $11.13 $23,160 4.6 %
  43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks (7) $15.06 $15.49 $32,220 3.1 %
  43-4141 New Accounts Clerks (7) $12.52 $12.46 $25,910 5.6 %
  43-4151 Order Clerks 290 $14.50 $14.56 $30,280 5.3 %
  43-4161 Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 170 $16.16 $16.74 $34,810 3.2 %
  43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 1,240 $11.10 $11.15 $23,180 2.7 %
  43-5021 Couriers and Messengers 60 $11.29 $11.51 $23,940 3.5 %
  43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 120 $13.71 $14.14 $29,400 3.4 %
  43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 130 $16.00 $16.87 $35,090 4.3 %
  43-5041 Meter Readers, Utilities 60 $16.69 $16.59 $34,500 2.6 %
  43-5051 Postal Service Clerks 130 $19.66 $19.71 $41,000 1.4 %
  43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 520 $21.69 $20.98 $43,630 1.3 %
  43-5053 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 100 $18.61 $17.68 $36,770 1.9 %
  43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 720 $21.95 $22.41 $46,600 5.9 %
  43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 1,010 $12.91 $13.32 $27,700 1.4 %
  43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 2,760 $11.47 $11.64 $24,220 1.9 %
  43-5111 Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping 170 $11.32 $12.67 $26,360 6.1 %
  43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants 1,550 $17.67 $18.69 $38,880 2.1 %
  43-6012 Legal Secretaries 200 $17.14 $17.55 $36,510 5.7 %
  43-6013 Medical Secretaries 770 $14.47 $15.61 $32,470 6.1 %
  43-6014 Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,900 $13.83 $14.35 $29,850 2.0 %
  43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 390 $12.39 $12.36 $25,710 3.6 %
  43-9022 Word Processors and Typists 160 $13.11 $14.17 $29,470 5.4 %
  43-9031 Desktop Publishers 40 $18.16 $17.80 $37,030 3.4 %
  43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 220 $15.12 $15.15 $31,520 3.0 %
  43-9051 Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service 130 $12.99 $13.02 $27,080 2.3 %
  43-9061 Office Clerks, General 2,950 $12.72 $13.29 $27,650 1.4 %
  43-9071 Office Machine Operators, Except Computer 90 $13.60 $13.72 $28,550 3.7 %
 
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations 190 $11.48 $12.06 $25,080 3.0 %
  45-2092 Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse (7) $11.79 $11.63 $24,190 4.0 %
 
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations 5,210 $19.65 $20.48 $42,590 2.0 %
  47-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 460 $25.72 $27.64 $57,500 3.1 %
  47-2031 Carpenters 750 $20.27 $20.48 $42,610 3.8 %
  47-2044 Tile and Marble Setters (7) $23.43 $26.54 $55,200 16.1 %
  47-2051 Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers 140 $14.49 $15.19 $31,590 2.2 %
  47-2061 Construction Laborers 850 $17.01 $18.03 $37,510 4.9 %
  47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 70 $19.20 $18.92 $39,350 5.1 %
  47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 240 $19.53 $20.25 $42,120 4.3 %
  47-2111 Electricians 340 $22.51 $22.44 $46,670 2.8 %
  47-2121 Glaziers (7) $14.56 $16.48 $34,270 6.8 %
  47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 230 $14.75 $16.29 $33,880 9.0 %
  47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 400 $22.16 $22.85 $47,530 3.6 %
  47-2181 Roofers 30 $19.71 $19.37 $40,280 2.9 %
  47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 250 $19.18 $18.73 $38,960 6.5 %
  47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 150 $27.34 $26.95 $56,060 3.2 %
  47-3011 Helpers—Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters 40 $16.53 $17.25 $35,880 10.5 %
  47-3012 Helpers—Carpenters (7) $15.20 $14.75 $30,670 4.9 %
  47-3013 Helpers—Electricians (7) $15.08 $14.85 $30,890 1.8 %
  47-3015 Helpers—Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 50 $13.39 $14.21 $29,560 7.0 %
  47-4011 Construction and Building Inspectors 60 $19.81 $20.47 $42,580 3.8 %
  47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 310 $16.35 $17.13 $35,620 9.8 %
  47-4051 Highway Maintenance Workers 100 $13.51 $14.99 $31,180 4.7 %
  47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas (7) $18.92 $20.48 $42,600 9.7 %
 
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations 6,100 $17.27 $18.18 $37,820 2.2 %
  49-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 460 $24.66 $25.50 $53,040 2.2 %
  49-2011 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers 130 $18.61 $18.67 $38,830 9.3 %
  49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 60 $28.80 $26.09 $54,270 5.2 %
  49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 390 $20.73 $19.58 $40,730 12.4 %
  49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 30 $17.97 $17.10 $35,560 5.0 %
  49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 80 $17.13 $17.34 $36,070 7.7 %
  49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 170 $17.90 $19.29 $40,130 4.3 %
  49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 900 $15.41 $16.49 $34,300 4.2 %
  49-3031 Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 340 $14.70 $15.47 $32,180 5.3 %
  49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (7) $19.68 $21.66 $45,050 4.2 %
  49-3091 Bicycle Repairers 40 $11.54 $10.66 $22,170 11.2 %
  49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 120 $10.41 $11.09 $23,070 6.2 %
  49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door (7) $12.83 $13.24 $27,540 3.8 %
  49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 390 $17.77 $17.66 $36,730 3.0 %
  49-9031 Home Appliance Repairers (7) $12.95 $13.02 $27,090 5.2 %
  49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 260 $20.89 $21.36 $44,440 2.4 %
  49-9042 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,050 $16.17 $16.94 $35,230 2.6 %
  49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 50 $25.30 $23.30 $48,470 4.8 %
  49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 190 $25.33 $24.54 $51,050 3.2 %
  49-9052 Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers 200 $26.23 $24.82 $51,620 9.4 %
  49-9091 Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers 50 $12.49 $12.36 $25,710 3.9 %
  49-9098 Helpers—Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 240 $12.85 $14.02 $29,160 7.1 %
 
Production Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
51-0000 Production Occupations 15,380 $14.10 $15.29 $31,810 4.0 %
  51-1011 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Production and Operating Workers 1,090 $25.88 $27.65 $57,500 4.5 %
  51-2021 Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (7) $11.63 $12.97 $26,980 9.5 %
  51-2022 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers 780 $12.48 $12.92 $26,880 4.2 %
  51-2091 Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators 40 $8.51 $9.46 $19,670 8.0 %
  51-2092 Team Assemblers 3,150 $14.55 $14.15 $29,430 7.7 %
  51-3011 Bakers 410 $8.77 $10.05 $20,890 6.0 %
  51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 170 $16.26 $16.14 $33,570 5.9 %
  51-3092 Food Batchmakers 130 $8.33 $9.85 $20,480 8.1 %
  51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (7) $11.16 $12.15 $25,270 10.1 %
  51-4011 Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic 220 $17.24 $17.45 $36,300 3.3 %
  51-4021 Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (7) $14.80 $16.20 $33,700 10.4 %
  51-4031 Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 200 $13.08 $13.02 $27,090 4.8 %
  51-4033 Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 70 $17.64 $16.61 $34,550 6.9 %
  51-4034 Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 210 $17.09 $17.02 $35,410 4.1 %
  51-4035 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 30 $16.30 $16.16 $33,620 2.7 %
  51-4041 Machinists 590 $20.17 $19.89 $41,370 3.3 %
  51-4072 Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 60 $10.98 $11.43 $23,770 7.9 %
  51-4111 Tool and Die Makers 60 $21.56 $21.02 $43,730 6.7 %
  51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 230 $18.44 $18.84 $39,190 4.3 %
  51-4122 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $13.95 $14.59 $30,360 5.5 %
  51-4193 Plating and Coating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 100 $13.08 $13.94 $29,000 4.8 %
  51-5011 Bindery Workers 90 $14.46 $14.52 $30,200 3.1 %
  51-5021 Job Printers (7) $18.43 $18.95 $39,420 6.7 %
  51-5022 Prepress Technicians and Workers 110 $14.33 $15.53 $32,300 4.9 %
  51-5023 Printing Machine Operators 280 $16.92 $16.48 $34,290 5.2 %
  51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 310 $9.09 $9.43 $19,610 4.5 %
  51-6021 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials 150 $10.04 $10.62 $22,090 6.0 %
  51-6031 Sewing Machine Operators 300 $10.47 $10.46 $21,750 3.8 %
  51-6052 Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers 50 $14.37 $14.52 $30,190 7.4 %
  51-6093 Upholsterers 50 $11.21 $12.48 $25,970 12.1 %
  51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 210 $12.36 $13.42 $27,920 4.3 %
  51-7021 Furniture Finishers 50 $14.72 $14.16 $29,450 6.0 %
  51-7042 Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing 40 $10.52 $11.08 $23,050 4.2 %
  51-8013 Power Plant Operators (7) $23.58 $23.98 $49,870 4.7 %
  51-8021 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 50 $22.66 $22.82 $47,460 4.6 %
  51-8031 Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators 80 $22.29 $23.30 $48,470 8.4 %
  51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 240 $15.27 $15.64 $32,530 2.1 %
  51-9031 Cutters and Trimmers, Hand (7) $12.26 $12.58 $26,170 5.6 %
  51-9032 Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 170 $14.36 $14.49 $30,130 3.6 %
  51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 1,070 $18.06 $18.42 $38,310 6.2 %
  51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 740 $8.88 $9.74 $20,250 5.6 %
  51-9121 Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 100 $13.29 $14.12 $29,370 4.5 %
  51-9123 Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers 40 $12.37 $14.49 $30,150 6.4 %
  51-9131 Photographic Process Workers (7) $8.94 $9.07 $18,860 3.2 %
  51-9132 Photographic Processing Machine Operators 130 $8.01 $9.05 $18,830 8.6 %
  51-9191 Cementing and Gluing Machine Operators and Tenders 40 $14.09 $14.56 $30,290 8.5 %
  51-9196 Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (7) $17.24 $18.51 $38,500 7.7 %
  51-9198 Helpers—Production Workers 520 $11.52 $11.65 $24,220 3.6 %
 
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Wage Estimates
SOC Code Number Occupation Title Employment (1) Median Hourly Mean Hourly Mean Annual (2) Mean RSE (3)
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 8,120 $11.87 $12.79 $26,600 1.8 %
  53-1021 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand 250 $18.20 $19.98 $41,560 8.3 %
  53-1031 First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators 70 $20.81 $22.29 $46,370 4.4 %
  53-3011 Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 40 $8.38 $8.71 $18,110 5.3 %
  53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 110 $12.45 $12.51 $26,030 4.8 %
  53-3022 Bus Drivers, School 890 $12.06 $12.46 $25,920 2.2 %
  53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 220 $9.77 $11.64 $24,210 8.1 %
  53-3032 Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 1,220 $16.53 $17.03 $35,420 2.8 %
  53-3033 Truck Drivers, Light Or Delivery Services 870 $12.99 $13.17 $27,400 2.7 %
  53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 230 $10.28 $10.62 $22,090 4.6 %
  53-6031 Service Station Attendants 290 $8.83 $9.05 $18,830 2.7 %
  53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators 50 $19.42 $19.70 $40,980 4.7 %
  53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 410 $13.70 $13.94 $29,000 3.2 %
  53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 220 $11.78 $12.37 $25,730 3.8 %
  53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,340 $10.90 $11.31 $23,520 2.5 %
  53-7063 Machine Feeders and Offbearers 230 $10.10 $10.60 $22,040 3.1 %
  53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 1,310 $8.61 $9.23 $19,200 3.6 %
  53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 160 $15.59 $17.47 $36,340 19.5 %

About November 2003 National, State, and Metropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Estimates for residual, "All Other", occupations are not available.

(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.

(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly mean wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.

(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

(4) Hourly wage rates for occupations where workers typically work fewer than 2,080 hours per year are not available.

(5) This median wage is equal to or greater than $70.00 per hour or $145,600 per year.

(7) Estimates not released.



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Last Modified Date: November 24, 2004